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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.32, 1,256.18 and 343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.32, 1,256.18 and 343.71 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.32 : 1,256.18 = 343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.32/1,256.18 = 343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.32x = 1,256.18 × 343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.32x = 431,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,759.91/837.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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